Emily ConroyThe Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston is delighted to announce the appointment of Emily Conroy to the position of Wedding Specialist. Conroy, who has over fifteen years of experience in event planning and sales, will bring her invaluable insight and expertise to Mandarin Oriental, Boston, where she will play a vital role in planning and executing all wedding related events. Conroy, a native Bostonian has experienced a wide range of positions within the hospitality industry, allowing her to become a local expert in the creation and execution of successful events. With the drive and confidence to be a leader, in 2010, Co nroy embarked on her first leadership role at Kama Lounge and Bistro Chi in Quincy, MA, where she held the positions of Restaurant Manager and Entertainment and Event Manager. As part of the opening team, Conroy was also responsible for managing all of the day-to-day event coordination and the hiring and training of staff. Looking to continue to grow and challenge herself, in 2012 Conroy accepted the position of Event Manager at Butlers and Bars Catering in Methuen, MA. Here, Conroy directed and supervised numerous high profile events such as the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, the Ernie Boch, Jr. annual summer bash and a private fundraiser for former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. In 2014, Conroy earned the role of Private Event Sales Manager at Liquid Art House in Boston, MA, where she was responsible for managing all corporate and social events. Most recently, Conroy served as Catering Sales Manager at Taj Boston where she secured and executed 39 weddings in 2016 alone. Her dedication, attention to detail and professionalism will be a welcomed addition to the Mandarin Oriental, Boston team. Conroy currently resides in Malden and enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with family.